Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Woodlawn Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodlawn Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
42%
White
95%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn Elementary School's ranking?
Woodlawn Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodlawn Elementary School often compared to?
Woodlawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinecrest Elementary/middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
555 students attend Woodlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Woodlawn Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Elementary School offer ?
Woodlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodlawn Elementary School part of?
Woodlawn Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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